Homatics Box R 4K Plus

What versions are you trying, to install, -ng, -ne or -no? How big is your new USB stick? I remember that I had problems with good 64GB sticks, had to use a 32GB USB stick…

Tried both usb ports :frowning: as well (sorry forgot to mention that).

All I’ve tried are -ne (that’s what the download helper spits out). My USB drive is 64GB, exact same model and size I used before though.

I’ll see if I’ve got a 32GB anywhere. When trying the 64GB, do you recommend the -ng or -no versions?

On N8010 I tried only -ng and -ne, both worked OK, using USB port closer to the front.

anyone knows if it’s possible to block OTA updates on this so it won’t get Android 14? any url that can be blocked on router level? I’m on Android 11 on this backup box but might update to Android 12 and block it from updating to 14 if possible, Thanks

Yes, just block to
https://android.googleapis.com

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A way to roll back to Android 11.

An USB A to USB A data cable would be required.

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will this work too ?

https://android.googleapis.com/ota/

block at router level

Sorry that’s not will working.

https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/

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I’m just not booting into Android for now. As long as the device runs only CE, it won’t get any updates.

You cannot Update to ATV12 if you was on ATV14. I have the problem that i can rollback via Burning tool to ATV11, but i can’t update to ATV12 via rescue menu and ZIP file. AndroidTV bootloop.

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Everything we need for a rollback from ATV 14 to ATV 12 (12.8.5394 as .img) can be found here under “Rescue Firmware”:

Instructions on exactly how to proceed are included as a PDF.
Also works with bricked boxes.

This makes it possible to use CoreELEC NG again.

Thanks @DonaldFaQ for this.


It is shameful that Homatics does not offer such recovery files. Almost every other manufacturer offers this, even Apple. It’s really sad what Homatics delivers.

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You’re an absolute lifesaver! Thank you so much jamal2367 :smile:

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The restricted rules of OS makers (G-company), it makes things impossible to provide this type of service directly from their side (SEI-Robotics)

Did someone know how to flash dune Premier 4k pro without a reset button ? Don’t know how to connect the box . Reset hole don’t exist.

Hi, Do you know why I have this in there? # /dev/data on /storage type ext4 (rw,noatime,resgid=1065,data=ordered)?
And is it safe to remove the flesh if I’m going to use a CE box that I’m not going to turn off?

What is the current status of Homatics R 4K Plus with Android 14 ATV14?

  1. What doesn’t work while using Android?
  2. What doesn’t work while using CoreELEC?
  3. Which CoreELEC version has Dolby Vision DV support?

This thread is too long.
Recommend to create a sticky or separate thread by one of the admins

Thanks

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  1. Source-led / Sink-Led is broken. No HDR10(+) if Sink-Led is selected but Dolby Vision works. If Source-led is selected, HDR ok but no Dolby Vision on official streaming app (ok with Kodi but need more test).
    Reset to factory setting is recommended after update.

2-3. I haven’t tested it, just booted it up. Only the NO version of CoreElec works with Android TV 14. The NG (or NE) version is no longer supported unfortunately. So there will never be support for Dolby Vision with a FEL part, or profile 7 in the future.
The UHD Blu-ray menus don’t work very well, but it was already like that before (with the Java add-on).
At my place, the Bluetooth remote control Dune-HD HY-142 no longer works (it comes from my Real Player 4k). It is connected and recognized, but no button works.
It worked on Android TV 12 with the NG version of CoreElec.

I haven’t had time to test much, so others will be able to inform you better about what isn’t working well in this version yet.

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Homatics 4k + box - is it possible to rollback from ATV12.8.7384 to ATV12.8.5394 ?

I’ m mostly using CE so this is not a big deal , but just to be shore, if need it somedays